In Ismail v Pafco Insurance Company, an Ontario Superior Court decided that a Quebec insurer, Desjardins, was liable to pay damages determined by an Ontario court and arising from a car accident in Ontario.
Earlier this year, the Federal government announced plans to legalize the recreational use of marijuana by 2017. Here we look at what that may mean for motorists and why driving while under the influence of marijuana continues to be a bad decision, whether or not the drug is legalized.
Everyday, thousands of Canadians use taxicabs. Here we look at your legal options and steps you should take if you become hurt while a passenger in a taxicab or another vehicle.
Several surveys indicate that driver courtesy has taken a severe downturn in most Canadian provinces and many Canadians are increasingly concerned about aggressive and rage-filled drivers. We can make a positive change in this situation by personally adopting courteous practices such as giving a ‘thank you’ wave and not cutting off other vehicles.
There are differences in the way men and women recover from acquired brain injury (ABI), but research is somewhat lacking in the effects of ABI among women. Two upcoming events will provide valuable information for ABI survivors and their families: a Sept 29th symposium in Toronto on brain injury among women, and a Sept 22nd fundraising dinner in Ottawa hosted by the Brain Injury Association of the Ottawa Valley.
Millions of students went back to school this week and many of these children travel on a school bus. Here we look at some important laws and safety tips for motorists as well as students, to ensure the safety of everyone.
Accident victims are entitled to file an injury claim against the negligent party who caused their injury and losses. However, what happens when the negligent person is a minor? Here we look at one’s legal options when they have been hurt and/or injured in an accident caused by a minor.
Government and police directives throughout North America are aimed at the increasing problem of car accidents and injury caused by distracted driving. Here we look at how the issue of distracted driving has affected Ontarians and the ways in which motorists can reduce incidents.
The Limitations Act requires an injury claim to commence within 2 years of discovering you have grounds to make a claim, which is normally 2 years from the date of the accident. When an injury develops complications, such as chronic pain, you may not discover the severity of your injury for more than 2 years, but may still be eligible to claim damages.
Just approved in Canada, Pokemon Go has been heralded as a brilliant product. However, recent reports of distracted driving and walking accidents while playing, provide a warning regarding the potential for injury if you aren’t careful where you play.